Thursday, July 19, 2012
Annual event to focus on local products, fun.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
The following article was submitted for publication to White Lake Patch by Bob Dustman. Quake on the Lake, the annual inboard hydroplane races which will churn up the waters again this year on Pontiac Lake in Waterford/White Lake Townships July 20-22, will take on a distinctively Michigan flavor, literally and figuratively. Race fans will be able to enjoy food and beverages made and sold right here in Michigan including an impressive selection of Michigan brewed beers--Badass Lager; Diabolical IPA from North Peak Brewing Company in Traverse City; Saugatuck Blonde produced by Saugatuck Brewing in Saugatuck; Michigan Lighthouse Amber from Cheboygan Brewing in Cheboygan and Black Eye IPA from Right Brain Brewing in Traverse City. All these …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Terryon (TJ), 12, is this year's Rainbow Wish Child.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
This article was submitted to White Lake Patch for publication by Bob Dustman with Quake on the Lake. The Rainbow Connection, a 501(c) charity founded by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in 1985 that grants wishes to children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses, has selected 12 year Terryon (TJ), who lives in Pontiac, to be this year’s Wish Child for the 13th Annual Quake on the Lake inboard hydroplane races on Pontiac Lake in White Lake/Waterford Townships July 20-22. TJ is a sixth grader whose passions range from math class to sports, especially basketball, football and baseball. He also is a devotee of video games and orange, just in case you were wondering is his favorite color. TJ, who was diagnosed in February …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Here is a list of activities, events and other fun in White Lake, Highland and the surrounding areas.
Looking for something to do in the White Lake - Highland area this summer? We've got you covered! Did we miss something? Post your event in the comments and/or add them to our events calendar. Movies in the Park is held from 7 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on the following dates (movie starts at dusk) at Judy Hawley Park behind the White Lake Library. A picnic will start at 7 p.m. with activites for kids including bounce houses. If your child wants to play in the bounce house they MUST wear socks. Blankets and bug spray are recommended. No BBQ grills. Parking is available behind township hall and limited overflow parking is available in the eastern lot of the Kohl's Department Store off of Porter Road. This event is free. The following concerts will …
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Heading to the Quake on Sunday at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area? Here's the day's entertainment.
Here is Sunday's Quake on the Lake schedule for Sunday. Gates open at 9 a.m., and tickets cost $10. Sunday's live music schedule is as follows:
42.671203
-83.438925
2201 N Williams Lake Rd, Waterford, MI
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
/articles/sundays-quake-on-the-lake-schedule
/locations/4857514
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Look for a full day of action and entertainment at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area.
Here's the Quake on the Lake schedule for Saturday at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area. Gates open at 9 a.m. The live music schedule is as follows:
42.671203
-83.438925
2201 N Williams Lake Rd, Waterford, MI
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
/articles/saturdays-quake-on-the-lake-schedule
/locations/4857083
Friday, July 15, 2011
Stay with White Lake Patch throughout the weekend for all you need to know about this weekend's event.
If you're attending Quake on the Lake this weekend, here's a list of things you'll want to know:
42.673507
-83.440318
7800 Gale Rd, Waterford, MI
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
/articles/5-things-to-know-before-you-head-out-to-quake-on-the-lake
/locations/4849066
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Long-time hydroplane racer will bring his boat, talk about the evolution of the sport and safety issues in a free seminar open to the public.
Growing up on the east side of Detroit, during the summer months, “Racer” Bob Dabrowski could hear the sounds of the Rolls Royce and Allison aircraft engines that powered some of the hydroplane fleets driven along the Detroit River. Tomorrow, Dabrowski will tell stories of his own hydroplane racing experience at the White Lake Library in a free seminar open to the public starting at 6:30 p.m. in the library's basement conference room. There Dabrowski will go into more detail about his experiences, the art of hydroplane racing, the importance of and strides made in safety techniques and what makes Quake on the Lake such a unique event. For Dabrowski, a West Bloomfield resident, Quake on the Lake is largely about love, passion and …
Denise Harris-Fiems
5:50 pm on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
It should be a great program! Hope to see many of you tomorrow night at the library. more ›